Kim Stanley Robinson is renowned for his futuristic science fiction, so he surprised lots of people by writing a novel set in the Paleolithic era. He says recent archeological discoveries, as well as his backpacking in the Sierra Nevada, inspired him to write about our ancient ancestors.
Intelligent. Optimistic. Curious.
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Anthony Browne, one of England’s most admired children’s book authors, talks with Steve Paulson about several of his books.
Do atheists have any use for religion? Philosopher Alain de Botton says atheists can learn religious traditions tap into various emotional needs, from our yearning for community to our desire to create sacred spaces.
What would it be like to spend two days a month in complete silence?
Philosopher Carlin Romano talks about his book, "America the Philosophical."
Adam Gopnik reads excerpts from his book “Paris to the Moon,” set to music by the band Paris Combo.
Andrew Wojtanik triumphed at the National Geographic World Geography Bee in 2005. His study guide has become "Afghanistan to Zimbabwe."
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